MOSCOW: Santa Claus from Great Ustyug Celebrates with high-risk children and orphans.

On December 20th HOPE worldwide – Russia, together with volunteers and with the support of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of Moscow, the “IKSS” Companies, and Kuzminki Park, organized a New Year’s Holiday event for 96 students from 8 Children’s Institutions for high-risk children and orphans with Santa Claus from Great Ustyug…

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Santa Claus arrived at Kuzminki Park on his carriage to congratulate the guests of the New Year Event. Everyone got a chance to shake his hand, make a wish, and even read poetry right next to the Christmas tree. The children loved taking pictures with Santa Claus and of course spent some time checking his beard to know whether or not he was real.

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HOPE worldwide – Russia planned the event with the support of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of Moscow and its partner “IKSS” Group. They organized the New Year’s event with Santa Claus from Great Ustyug to give students a chance to celebrate the Holiday in a special way, even if they did not have families of their own.

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Actors and performers entertained the children with cheerful spectacles in front of main stage, and also helped them prepare their own performances for Santa.

The musical group “Heavenly Height” appeared as a special guest and entertained everyone with their favourite Christmas songs performed on special bells to enhance the holiday atmosphere. The children were able to experience an exciting Holiday atmosphere, meet their peers, have fun with other high-risk children, which is very advantageous for their social adaptation, and spend time enjoying the rides and gifts from HOPE worldwide – Russia and “IKSS” Group of Companies.

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You can show your support for these high-risk children and help them celebrate the 2016 New Year by MAKING AN ONLINE DONATION on HOPE worldwide – Russia’s website.Your online DONATION is easy to make and won’t take more than a few minutes. All funds collected will go towards buying presents and providing necessary assistance and support for these needy children.